Lower School Teacher

Position Description

Pinnacle Classical Academy is a K4-12th grade classical Christian school, which utilizes a hybrid university model (4 teaching days per week). As we look forward to the 2025-26 school year and desire to accommodate our growth, we are seeking a full-time lower school teacher. Our staff is passionate about our students and committed to building a culture where students love to learn, as well as strive for excellence. Our small class sizes lend themselves well to helping our students succeed. For questions, please contact headmaster Duncan Collins at [email protected].

 

Performance Areas

Curriculum and Instruction: Will be devoted and passionate about teaching, seeking every possible opportunity to teach our students. The Teacher will

• Model a love of learning, especially a love of reading great books.
• Teach classically, using pedagogy consistent with the Trivium and The Seven Laws of Teaching.
• Integrate subjects and instruct from a biblical worldview.
• Work as a form of worship, with high expectations of student conduct and preparation.
• Shepherd students’ hearts and building relationships.
• Live out the gospel to students and parents.
• Develop student leadership through discipleship opportunities in the classroom.
• Develop a school culture that loves beauty, truth, and goodness as expressed in the liberal arts.
• Improve the existing curriculum to reflect the continuous improvement and growth of our students and school.

Professional: Provides an orderly teaching environment that reflects God’s grace and goodness as well as firm boundaries and loving accountability. The Teacher will

• Fully support all policies, procedures, and guidelines in governing the operation of the school.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, staff to promote a positive learning environment.
• Steward classroom materials and equipment effectively.
• Seek help and advice from colleagues and supporting administration.
• Take advantage of training opportunities and seek out information for professional development, continue to improve in content knowledge and the art of teaching well.
• Provide input and recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.
• Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to all communication (24-hour response is expected on emails and GroupMe texts during the school week).
• Attend and participate in scheduled faculty and committee meetings and other school sponsored events.
• Demonstrate good stewardship of time, including the time of others, by being present at school for the contracted hours, being punctual for duties and starting and ending classes on time.
• Project a positive professional and respectful attitude toward others, including students, parents, the school board, the administration, faculty, and staff.
• Exercise proper discretion in matters such as confidential information and personal opinions or concerns about school operations, students or staff, including adherence to biblical principles of communication.
• Keep a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste.